Cargo Warehouse / Ramp Agent - Permanent NIGHTS

As a Cargo Warehouse / Ramp  Agent, based at STANSTED airport you will organize warehouse and storage facilities and arrange warehouse handling equipment and load/unload air cargo. You will maintain the required safety and quality standards as well as comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and company policies.

Permanent  nights, 4 on 4 off shift pattern

• Responsibilities

  • Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas
  • Preparing and palletize cargo as needed 
  • Ensuring paperwork related to the cargo is correct 
  • Assuring proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment
  • Following Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations
  • Delivering air cargo to appropriate recipient if required
  • Providing special handling of live animals as required 
  • Driving and/or operate specialist equipment which may include vans, fork lift trucks, cargo dollies/trailers.
  • Reporting all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
  • Complying with all relevant legislation and airport authority and carrier security requirements
  • Complying with Swissport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) 
  • Maintaining the highest standards of safety and security at all times
  • Other duties as assigned

• • Flexible to work a variety of shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and public holidays) 
  • Ability to speak and understand the English language 
  • Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available
  • Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
  • Willingness to work in inclement weather
  • Able to work in a manual environment and repeatedly lift up to 32kg throughout a shift
  • Able to work as a team in a fast paced environment
  • A full UK driving licence
  • Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable